Palliative Care
Palliative Care
is the support given to patients and their families who are
experiencing problems associated with an illness that is not
responding to curative treatment. The principle aim of palliative
care is to achieve the best possible quality of life for
patients, their families and friends by providing a support
system to help patients live as actively as possible and assisting
families cope with symptoms as they arise. 
Our Palliative Care
service comprises a dedicated and experienced team of health care
professionals who are available to visit you on a regular basis or
as required. Members of this service include:
- Palliative Care Specialist
- Palliative Care Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Social Worker
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Pastoral Care
Practitioner
For further information on our
Palliative Care
service, please contact
the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant on 6465 9360
or
0423 843 840.